Ready to take your web traffic management to the next level? Adding to our existing automated rate limiting and abuse protection features, as well as our Firewall Traffic Rules, we’re thrilled to introduce Rate Limiting, giving you even more control over your site’s security.

Our automated protections have long shielded your site from distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks and blocked malicious clients. Now, with Rate Limiting, you can manually set granular limits—ensuring your websites remain responsive, secure, and efficient.

Here’s why you’ll love Rate Limiting with Netlify:

• Better traffic control: Tired of dealing with broad restrictions that block everyone? Set specific limits for requests from certain IP addresses or locations. It’s like having a gatekeeper at the door, but way more customizable.
• Stay safe from online threats: We all know how scary cyber attacks can be. Rate Limiting acts as a shield against attacks like Layer 7(L7) DDoS and brute force attempts by slowing down or blocking requests from suspicious sources.
• Keep your site running smoothly: Has your server crashed because of too much traffic? Rate Limiting lets you set limits on how many requests your site can handle at once, so you can avoid those dreaded downtime moments or slow response times.
• Save money on bandwidth: Bandwidth costs can add up fast. With Rate Limiting, you can manage incoming traffic more efficiently, which means you’ll spend less on keeping your site up and running.
• API protection: Counting traffic based on specific API attributes such as tokens, API keys, or cookies allows for precise API usage limits. This not only ensures availability but also effectively prevents abuse.
• Make it your own: One size doesn’t fit all when it comes to website management. Set limits that work for your specific needs, whether for your entire account, individual sites, or even specific pages.

Stay tuned for more must-have features that can help you enhance security. If you’re interested in learning more about our security features on Enterprise plans, please get in touch with the sales team.